Vic Opposition calls for Napthine to expel Geoff Shaw from Liberal Party after scuffle with protesters

Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says he will not be taking action against independent Member of Parliament Geoff Shaw, who was filmed yesterday in a violent scuffle with taxi industry protesters on the steps of State Parliament.

Dr Napthine, who called the incident "ugly and unacceptable", was speaking after Labor MPs demanded Shaw be expelled from the Liberal Party.

Deputy Opposition Leader James Merlino has told the ABC's AM program that Shaw should be expelled from the Liberal Party.

"Denis Napthine needs to come out immediately and seek his expulsion. It's got to be the final straw," he said.

"A 79-year-old elderly gentleman was assaulted on the steps of Parliament by a person who is already facing 24 serious criminal charges and is the only reason that Denis Napthine is the Premier of this state today."

One of the protesters, John Zammit, 79, was treated for a cut to his face.